The government of Ethiopia turned off the internet as protesters took to the streets while dozens of people died in ethnic clashes last month in the capital.
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Brazil Far-right Candidate Gains Women Voters, Despite Sexist Remarks
Jair Bolsonaro presents himself as a far-right option to prevent the return of the leftist Workers Party (PT) in this weekend’s vote in Brazil.
Wife Of Malaysia’s Former PM Charged With Money Laundering
Former Malaysian P.M Najib’s wife has been charged with 17 offenses including money laundering, after billions of dollars disappeared from state coffers.
New President of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang is Consolidating Power
Communist Party of Vietnam has decided to nominate its general secretary as the sole candidate for the presidency, succeeding late President Tran Dai Quang.
Iraqi Parties Finally Agree to Name New President And Premier
Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday elected as president Kurdish politician Barham Salih, who immediately named Shi’ite Adel Abdul Mahdi prime minister-designate.
How Young Ugandans Are Leading the Battle For Democracy
Protests have rocked Uganda since last year, when the government amended the constitution to abolish presidential age limits for President Yoweri Museveni.
Exiled Uighurs Express Fear for Loved Ones Amid China Crackdown
The Uighur diaspora are lobbying governments around the world to pressurize China to release information about the fate of their missing family members.
How 50 Years of Violence Has Paralyzed Mexican Education
Mexico marks the 50-year anniversary of Tlatelolco, a massacre that remains something of an open wound for students across the country.
Court Makes Corruption Allegations Days Before Brazil Presidential Vote
Brazilians will vote in the most polarized election in a generation and the Workers Party could return to office despite corruption cases against it.
Iraq Parliament Delays Vote For Country’s President
Iraq’s parliament postponed a vote on Monday to name a president because the main Kurdish parties, did not present a candidate,due to differences.